Sustainable Tourism Destination Research Articles

“On the Way to Becoming One of the Most Sustainable Tourism Destinations in the World”—The Austrian Way

“On the Way to Becoming One of the Most Sustainable Tourism Destinations in the World”—The Austrian Way

Resource Valuation of Kalilingseng-Cave Manganese Mining Site as a Tourist Destination Using the Travel Cost Method

General Background: Kalilingseng Cave, a former Dutch-era manganese mine in Kulon Progo, has untapped potential for educational and cultural tourism. Specific Background: Despite its historical and aesthetic value, the cave remains underdeveloped as a tourist site, lacking comprehensive economic valuation. Knowledge Gap: Prior research has not addressed the cave's economic potential as a tourism destination, leaving a gap in understanding its full value. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the tourism potential of Kalilingseng Cave using SWOT analysis and estimate its economic value through the Travel Cost Method (TCM). Results: The SWOT analysis highlights the cave’s accessibility and proximity to public facilities. TCM results show an average WTP of IDR 67,000.00, with annual economic benefits of IDR 21,775,000.00. Novelty: This research uniquely integrates SWOT and TCM to assess the tourism potential of an abandoned mining site. Implications: Proper development could make Kalilingseng Cave a sustainable tourist destination, benefiting the local economy and supporting geotourism education. Highlights: Tourism Potential: Kalilingseng Cave's historical and aesthetic value positions it as an educational and geotourism destination. Economic Valuation: The Travel Cost Method reveals an annual benefit of IDR 21,775,000.00 from visitors, indicating potential for community development. SWOT Insights: The SWOT analysis highlights strengths like accessibility and opportunities for geotourism while addressing weaknesses such as poor air circulation and lack of official management. Keywords: Ex-Manganense Mining, Kalilingseng, SWOT, Travel Cost Method

Wakatobi Development Priorities as A Sustainable Tourism Destination Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process Method

Wakatobi is one of the tourist destinations renowned for its underwater beauty, holding great potential to be developed as a sustainable tourism destination. This research aims to determine the priorities for sustainable tourism development in Wakatobi using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The AHP method is employed to identify and prioritize various criteria and sub-criteria contributing to sustainable tourism development. Based on the research findings, infrastructure and facilities were found to be the highest priorities, with a focus on improving transportation infrastructure and public facilities. These findings indicate that the development of transportation infrastructure and public facilities is crucial to support the sustainability of tourism in Wakatobi.

Influencing Factors on Tourists’ Intentions for Sustainable Tourism Destinations: Moderating Effects of Financial Constraints and Moral Reflectiveness

ABSTRACTThis study investigates the relationships between environmental awareness, travel motivations, tourism knowledge, and intentions to choose sustainable destinations. Using a survey of 495 participants and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS‐SEM), we examine how financial constraints and moral reflectiveness moderate these relationships. Our findings indicate a strong positive correlation between environmental values and support for sustainable tourism. Travel motivations, knowledge about sustainable tourism, and a positive environmental attitude all significantly contribute to a tourist's intention to travel sustainably. Interestingly, gender moderates the influence of travel motivations on environmental values, while moral reflection moderates the link between environmental values and the intention to support sustainable tourism. Financial constraints did not have a significant moderating effect. Our study provides valuable insights for stakeholders in the tourism industry, highlighting the importance of aligning strategies with tourist motivations and emphasizing environmental benefits to encourage responsible travel practices.

Sustainability Challenges: How Public Transport Supports Eco-Tourism Industries

Abstract The public transport system is an essential aspect of the management of sustainable tourist destinations. A more efficient public transportation system enables better optimization to maximize economic earnings and support environmental and resource conservation. This paper presents a study analyzing the design of public transportation modes to support Eco-tourism industries in Gianyar Regency. This study employs the distribution of tourist destinations, tourist potential demand, and route optimation in eco-tourism tourist destinations using Vehicle Routing Problem. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis is undertaken to determine the emission cost of private vehicles and public vehicles. The results suggest that the planned tourist transportation involves using a medium size bus to travel from the tourist destination Yeh Pulu to Pura Tirta Empul with a total distance of 26.7 kilometers in the northern direction. Furthermore, the utilization of public transport in tourist destinations plays a vital role in mitigating traffic congestion and reducing the carbon footprint within the area. This is supported by the significant annual financial losses amounting to USD 341,303, which can be directly attributed to the emissions generated by private vehicles.

Women Empowerment in Sustainable Tourism Development in Tenganan Pegringsingan Tourism Village, Karangasem, Bali

This research was conducted with the aim of identifying the dimensions of empowerment, especially in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Tourism Village and to see the relationship between the dimensions of women's empowerment and the elements of sustainable tourism destination development according to Tourism and Creative Economy Ministerial Regulation Number 9 of 2021 concerning guidelines for developing sustainable tourism destinations. The exploratory factor analysis method was used to analyze the data that had been collected using a purposive sampling technique with a total of 140 samples. The results of the research show that 7 (seven) new dimensions have been formed that can describe women's empowerment in Tenganan Pegringsingan Village. The seven dimensions formed have fulfilled the elements that can support the realization of a sustainable tourism destination in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Tourism Village in accordance with the guidelines for developing sustainable tourism destinations.

GEOWISATA DAN WISATA EDUKASI: MERANCANG PAKET WISATA UNTUK KAWASAN RAWAN BENCANA

The government is currently focused on creating sustainable tourism destinations in disaster areas, with special attention given to developing geotourism as a form of educational tourism. This research aims to design educational tour packages with a geotourism theme specifically for disaster-prone areas. The study was conducted in the Tangkubanparahu Volcano disaster-prone area of North Bandung, using a combination of observations, interviews, and library documents. The data obtained was analyzed through descriptive and map analysis. The results of the research showed that geotourism has great potential as a theme for educational tourism packages in the Tangkubanparahu Volcano disaster-prone area. The 10 km route includes natural, cultural, and man-made tourist attractions which are supported by the availability of tour guides

Analysis of the readiness and potential of Nias Island tourist destination

Background: Nias Island has tourism potential that can be enjoyed by visiting tourists. This island is famous for hosting the World Surfing League (WSL). However, Nias Island is struggling with accessibility problems and facilities that are not up to standard, these problems need to be fixed to encourage tourist destinations on Nias Island. Therefore, this study aims to determine the potentials of Nias Island as a tourist destination and to provide solutions for Nias Island, especially in the areas of accessibility and facilities. Methods: This study uses a qualitative method. This study uses the observation method because it is in accordance with the events in the field. Findings: The results of this study are that Nias Island has a lot of tourism potential in the fields of nature, cultural heritage, and natural tourism products. Conclusion: There are several suggestions that can be made to improve the quality of tourist attractions on Nias Island in terms of accessibility (providing road signs) and facilities (improving cleanliness and maximizing existing facilities around tourist attractions). Novelty/Originality of this Study: The study on Nias Island’s tourism potential is novel in its comprehensive approach to addressing both the island's untapped natural and cultural attractions and the critical issues of accessibility and facility deficiencies. By providing targeted solutions to improve road signs, cleanliness, and the overall quality of tourist facilities, this research offers practical steps to transform Nias Island into a competitive and sustainable tourist destination.

SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL VICEGERENCY IN HALAL TOURISM PRACTICES

This paper investigates the sustainable and ethical vicegerency of Halal tourism and the Islamic principles influencing sustainable tourism, particularly in the context of Muslim travel. By conducting a literature review and case study analysis, the qualitative research design was implemented, involving a total of 10 informants. Additionally, successful programmes and best practices that implement these concepts to enhance the sustainability of tourism destinations and experiences were investigated. The results indicate that there are components that can enhance the sustainability of tourism and the experiences of Muslim guests. The paper highlights the importance of incorporating Islamic themes into tourism sustainability frameworks to promote ethical and culturally sensitive behaviours. This paper provides governments and other tourism stakeholders with valuable insights into sustainable tourism programmes that cater to the requirements of Muslim travelers and promote sustainability.

Dynamics of Tourists' Experiences Visiting Sustainable Tourism Destinations: Issues and Cases in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province

Tourist experiences are highly dynamic when visiting sustainable tourism destinations. Their significance is the essence of the tourism product itself. Memorable experiences will make tourists feel happy, subsequently shaping the destination's image and encouraging repeat visits. This research aims to analyse tourist descriptors and typologies, tourist experiences, and formulate directions for the future development of sustainable tourism destination products. This study employs qualitative methods with a multiple case study approach and also hermeneutics in the study of tourism destinations. Findings from this research indicate that tourists visiting consist of various characteristics and are predominantly millennials and zillennials. Their visits are mostly of the allocentric and mid-centric typology, with the latter being very minimal. The experiences gained are very memorable and make tourists feel happy. However, product services need to be improved by managers as tourists still engage in minimal activity attractions. The formulation of supplementary tourism becomes a direction in the future development of spatially-based sustainable tourism destinations. The implications of this research are the development of tourism products that provide memorable experiences and happiness for allocentric tourists to shape the destination's image and also improve the local community's economy.

The Role of Local Communities in the Sustainability of Tourist Destinations: Exploratory Study on the Possibilities for Community-Based Tourism

The Role of Local Communities in the Sustainability of Tourist Destinations: Exploratory Study on the Possibilities for Community-Based Tourism

An investigation into the effect of Coronavirus‐2019 (SARS‐CoV‐2) on active transportation as an opportunity to develop a sustainable tourist destination in the postpandemic era with an emphasis on the local community (Case study: Dorood City, Lorestan Province, Iran)

The aim of this study is structural modeling of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on active post‐pandemic transport in Dorood City, Iran, emphasising both tourism and development of a long‐term tourist market through the promotion of low‐carbon travel markets.The research tool was a researcher‐made questionnaire randomly distributed among citizens of Dorood City. The impact of various factors, including economic, social, medical, and accessibility, on active transportation during the pandemic and its impact on transportation in the post‐COVID‐19 era has been investigated.The social factor has the highest factor load with a weight of 0.94. In contrast, with the lowest factor load i.e., 0.60, the economic factor proved to have the least impact on the choice of active transportation. It was found that the variable of active transport use in the post‐pandemic era with a factor load of 0.66 is the most influential factor, while the social consequences of the pandemic in the post‐pandemic era with a factor load of 0.49 turned out to be the most significant. The least effective ariable was found to occur in the post‐pandemic era.Active transport links during the pandemic in Dorood City with a regression coefficient of 0.77 had a statistically significant impact on the use of this type of transport in the post‐pandemic period. This data can be incorporated in the transport development plan with an emphasis on active transfer as an effective option for the development of sustainable tourism.

Towards the sustainability of tourist destinations: the role of trip quality and perceived value in increasing revisit intention at Madiun Umbul Square

The leisure tourism industry has become highly competitive, offering tourists a multitude of travel options that influence tourists' decisions. Therefore, tourism managers must understand visitor behavior to maintain tourism destinations. The sustainability of a tourist attraction can be influenced by repeat tourist visits, which is easier to achieve than attracting new tourists. Destination managers must continue to improve the quality of products and services to increase the overall value perceived by tourists, which ultimately encourages repeat visits. This research aims to investigate the relationship between trip quality, perceived value, and revisit intention among visitors to Madiun Umbul Square. This quantitative research uses an online questionnaire distributed to visitors to Madiun Umbul Square, with samples collected through incidental sampling. A total of 125 complete questionnaire responses were used as research data and analyzed using multiple regression to ensure the relationship between variables. The results of this research reveal that trip quality, apart from having a direct impact, also indirectly influences revisit intention through perceived value. This study shows the important role of perceived value in increasing the influence of trip quality to increase revisit intention. Future research suggests that researchers can further identify key attributes that form overall perceived value, especially by ensuring visitors experience trip quality positively and include other variables in this research model by adding a satisfaction variable as an antecedent of revisit intention. Previous research recommends that quality and perceived value measurements always accompany satisfaction surveys. This is because quality and value are the main drivers of satisfaction.

The Role of Craftsmen Group in Increasing Potential Tourism of Paksebali Village

By exploiting the potential of art and culture that exists in Paksebali Village, this can be a prominent and sustainable tourist destination. The synergy between the craftsmen group and the tourism sector will not only boost the local economy, but also ensure that this rich cultural heritage is preserved and appreciated by future generations. Innovation in craft products that combines local cultural elements with modern trends. While previous research mostly deals with Although previous research mostly discussed the tourism potential in Paksebali Village, this article focuses on craftsmen who can create various types of products that are attractive to tourists, such as Endek Cloth Weaving Craft, Tedung, Prada Bludru Craft, Lontek Craft, Gambelan Bali Craft, Topeng Bali Craft. This diversification helps attract tourists who have a variety of preferences. This qualitative research was conducted in Paksebali village, Dawan Subdistrict, Klungkung Regency, Bali. Data was collected using the combination between in-depth interview and observations. The informants who participated in this research are craftsmen in Paksebali village, as my case studies. The findings show that through synergies between the craftsmen group and the tourism sector, there is a mutually beneficial exchange of value. Tourists gain experience and quality products, while the craftsmen gain the opportunity to increase their income and expand their market. In addition to economic benefits, these collaborations also have an impact on the preservation of local culture. Craftsmen products often reflect the history, tradition, and identity of a region. With increasing tourist interest in these products, the group of craftsmen is encouraged to continue to preserve and develop their expertise. Craftsmen in Paksebali Village can help increase the village's attractiveness as a tourist destination, while maintaining and preserving local cultural heritage. It is recommended that Craftsmen in Paksebali Village is expected to improve quality and innovation in craft products, setting up a craft centre or gallery, working with tourism agencies, conducting digital marketing and promotion, improving the packaging of craft products to make them more attractive, actively participating in exhibitions and festivals as well as cultural preservation and education.

Sustainable Tourism and the Intention of Generation Z to Choose Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable tourism development is one of the sustainable development orientations. Sustainable tourism development can be impacted by promoting increased interest in and selection of sustainable tourism destinations. This study aims to clarify the concept of sustainable tourism, examining the current factors influencing the intention to choose sustainable tourism. The subjects of the study are young people of Generation Z, in order to enhance and promote the travel intentions of this potential target group in the future. Based on survey data collected from 314 Gen Z travelers, the factors affecting Gen Z's intention to choose sustainable tourism in Vietnam are clarified.

Analysis of the Potential of Mukapayung Village as a Sustainable Tourism Destination Based on Sports Tourism

Tourism development in the West Bandung area is currently a serious concern for the local government, one of which is by developing tourist villages. Mukapayung Village, located in Cililin District, is one of the villages designated by the local government as a tourist village. This village has natural beauty with a stretch of rocks that are in harmony with the flow of the river and towering cliffs. This study tries to explore more deeply the potential that Mukapayung village has to be developed into a sportss tourism-based tourism village in West Bandung Regency. The analysis of tourism potential is carried out using a pentahelix approach in order to obtain a picture of the potential of destinations that specifically examines from the aspects of society, government, the role of the media, business actors, and academics so as to support sustainable tourism. This study uses an exploratory qualitative approach. The results of the study obtained an overview that Mukapayung has the potential to be developed as a sports tourism destination by organizing attractions such as: tracking, cycling, climbing, and other sports attractions. A number of tourism components that still need to be developed or improved to support the acceleration of Mukapayung include destination facilities, accommodation, and amenities. As for the management and development of destinations, Mukapayung is currently managed independently by the community through village organizations (Bumdes), without involving various elements such as the tourism office, business actors, academics, and the role of mass media as well as the community and lovers of sportss tourism.

The role of aesthetics in tourist satisfaction in the Ghanaian hospitality industry

PurposeThe study examines the role of aesthetics in tourist satisfaction in the Ghanaian hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approachThe study is quantitative and cross-sectional in nature. A total of 5 tourist destinations and 350 tourists were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data for the study was gathered using self-reported questionnaires and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). A total of 300 retrieved questionnaires representing 85.7 % of response rate was used for data analysis. FindingsThe study results proved that the three main types of aesthetics that influence tourists' visitation to tourist destinations are visual product aesthetics, package aesthetics and taste aesthetics. The study also discovered that visual product aesthetics, package aesthetics and taste aesthetics had significant positive correlations with tourist satisfaction. Again, the results established that, aesthetic types (visual product aesthetics and package aesthetics) have significant positive impact on tourists' satisfaction whereas taste aesthetics has a negative effect on tourists’ satisfaction. Research limitations/implicationsThe Ghanaian hospitality sector should push creativity to new heights by ensuring that venues change their appearance and ambiance through the use of creative lights, music, and food setups, so as to often attract consumers and offer them a completely unique experience each time. The hospitality sector also need to provide more effective and dependable channels for user complaints, recommendations, and contributions, as well as consumer feedback systems. Originality/valueThe study adds to literature on aesthetics and tourist satisfaction as well as contributes to the agenda towards tourist destination sustainability.

How Smart Cities Can Be Leveraged to Create Sustainable Tourism Destinations: A Case of New Alamein City

How Smart Cities Can Be Leveraged to Create Sustainable Tourism Destinations: A Case of New Alamein City

Utilization of Tebet Eco Park as a Sustainable Tourism Destination

This study aims to analyze the potential utilization of Tebet Eco Park as a sustainable tourism destination. The research was conducted using qualitative methods, using descriptive qualitative analysis and SWOC analysis. The data collection method was carried out by non-participatory field observations, interviews with 10 resource persons, and literature studies. The results showed that ecologically, Tebet Eco Park has a well-maintained biodiversity of flora and fauna. In addition, tourist visits contribute to increasing the turnover of street vendors by up to 30%. Therefore, economic potential can be maximized with several strategies such as management cooperation with cooperatives or community groups. From the cultural aspect, efforts to preserve Betawi culture in the national park are still lacking, so it needs to be improved through festivals and participation of local artists. Meanwhile, various environmentally friendly initiatives have reached 60% of this potential, so they need to be developed by utilizing environmentally friendly technology. In conclusion, Tebet Eco Park is ideal for development as a sustainable tourist destination by integrating economy and culture.

Strategi Pengembangan Wisata Lewu Bue Upaya Merangsang Pertumbuhan Pariwisata di Kecamatan Bukit Batu, Palangka Raya

This research analyzes the potential of Lewu Bue Tourism in Bukit Batu District, Palangka Raya City, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collection through direct observation, interviews, field documentation, and questionnaires. Purposive sampling method was used to select research samples. SWOT analysis was employed to assess the internal and external factors influencing Lewu Bue Tourism. The results indicate that Lewu Bue Tourism possesses strengths and opportunities that can be leveraged for further development. The recommended development strategy is the SO strategy, utilizing existing strengths to optimize available opportunities. To stimulate tourism growth in Bukit Batu District through the development of Lewu Bue Tourism, several policies are recommended, including enhancing tourism attractions, utilizing digital technology, setting competitive and affordable prices, and marketing the affordability advantage through digital media. With the implementation of appropriate development strategies, Lewu Bue Tourism can become a competitive and sustainable tourist destination.